04-05 to 02-03 tail light conversion, how to?

[that1blackhatch]

is it a straight swap? and how about the other way around? i searched and could not come up with any answers... i think(key word) i remember reading something a long time ago about a wiring issue...?

[usedep3]

the turn signal and reverse bulbs/socket/pigtails are different. you will have to change those and then the tail lights will swap over.

[k3rry]

i was down in import alliance, and i guy asked if i wanted to switch taillights, i have a 03 and he had an 04-05, all we did was switch the pigtails of the reverse bulbs

[that1blackhatch]

i was down in import alliance, and i guy asked if i wanted to switch taillights, i have a 03 and he had an 04-05, all we did was switch the pigtails of the reverse bulbs

legit! I am doing the same thing swaping my 04's for this chicks 02's today, soo hopefully its just the reverse pigtails, less work...

and thanks usedep3 for the quick response

[Twisted-X]

Is it possible to pull the pins out of the old ('04-'05) connectors and use them in the new ('02-'03) ones, or do you have to cut/splice wires?
TIA

[gtimportfanatic]

Cut and splice is easier thans pullin pins in my opinion

[smashinvtec]

wheres a good place to get 02-03 tail lights?

[DRP967]

How would i go about swapping 02-03 headlights into my 05 Ep3? Do i need any extra parts/wiring?

[MadLorEP3]

I have an 02-03 JDM rear taillights and my car is an 04 ep, so question is will 02-03 oem rear sockets work on my jdm tail lights? If so then I will only have to order the reverse sockets and turn signal sockets from the 02-03 ep3 right?

[ep3moschini]

I swapped out my 05' EP3's tailights about 1hr off the showroom floor with a tech at the dealer that drove an 03' EP3, we swapped harnesses and tailights.

[EUB44]

Why are you guys getting the older model taillight. I think 04-05 models looks much better than older one. Maybe it`s all red that`s why I don`t like it.

[Eddie Murphy]

I've seen this info a few times but I've never seen the info for the opposite, 04/05 tails in an 02/03 ep3. I did it to my car, switched the tails to the 04/05 tails.



***** You need 04-05 reverse sockets and bulbs. The brake light and socket is the same for both years, you take the 02-03 reverse light socket and connector and pin it to the signal light harness. Then take the remaining male 02-03 signal light connector and shave it down to fit the 04-05 reverse socket. Then pin it to the 02-03 reverse harness. And your done.

[Eddie Murphy]

^^^ It's a good idea to change the tail light gaskets when doing this.
http://www.afhparts.com/honda/civic-...me=gasket-base